Chapter 440: Chapter 59: The Eve of the Storm
Subspecies of humanity had always occupied an awkward position within the rules set by Wizards.
Because the practice of Bloodline Witchcraft had beco widespread, the majority of Wizards in the Wizard World would integrate the bloodlines of other Races.
This situation had directly affected the Truth Council’s positioning of subspecies of humanity.
Although in today’s Wizard World, subspecies of humanity often existed as servants or even experintal subjects for Wizards, their legal status was much higher than ordinary Otherworldly creatures.
In conflicts, if a mber of subspecies of humanity killed an Otherworldly slave, they could, just like Wizards, get away with paying a fine.
This realization set Richard’s mind racing.
Wizards did not actually despise subspecies of humanity; the prevalence of Bloodline Witchcraft over the years had almost completely wiped out the Pure Blood Party among them.
The hardships of Plane War would not lessen because one was of pure human blood, and for the majority of Wizards with diocre talent, integrating a bloodline was a very rapid thod of augnting strength.
On this basis, subspecies of humanity could certainly enhance their social status.
Wizards who used subspecies of humanity for experints were but a small segnt of the Wizard group. As long as the benefits brought by subspecies of humanity were substantial enough, this group’s voice would be drowned out by much stronger ones.
“But the premise is that this can truly fool the ‘certification’ of the World Origin,” Richard muttered to himself.
Moreover, there was a huge problem with doing this: the Truth Council’s restriction on using humans for experints.
No Wizard was allowed to use pure-blooded humans as experintal subjects, not even Great Wizards.
“I’ve thought a bit too much.”
Richard scratched his head, feeling that he had allowed his brainstorm to get a bit out of hand.
Currently, even the war potential of the Wizard World had not been fully developed, not to ntion tapping into that of Otherworlds.
But this idea, Richard secretly noted down.
Once he beca a Great Wizard, it might just co in handy.
…
After two rounds of screening, the tens of thousands of Three Rings Wizards of the Fourth District had been narrowed down to re hundreds.
These individuals, whether grouped or alone, were all outstanding among the Three Rings Wizards. In this final arena, these Wizards would compete for the final selections of the Military Departnt’s staff.
Boom!
On the vast plain, various Elental Energies exploded like fireworks.
Wizards who had not reached the points requirent were engaged in the ultimate contest.
And not far from them, Richard was hiding in the shadows of the trees, quietly watching them battle.
His points were sufficient, and at this mont, there was no need for him to enter the fray. Moreover, as a Wizard ranked near the top of the points leaderboard, being discovered could an being targeted and attacked by others.
“I reckon you’re not weak, so why do you insist on cautiously hiding to the side?”
A voice suddenly sounded by Richard’s ear, he stiffened, and imdiately stepped out of the shadows.
Only to see that Delis and Jimmy had sohow arrived not far behind him.
When Jimmy saw Richard erge from the shadows, he greeted him with a smile, “Richard, I heard from Delis that you’ve discovered sothing quite remarkable.”
Jimmy greeted him without any attempt to disguise his voice.
He stood brazenly in the woods, completely unconcerned with the fact that dozens of Wizards were battling nearby.
Boom!
The Wizards who noticed Jimmy imdiately reacted. A Fireball with an Energy Level of ten thousand fell like a shooting star onto Jimmy’s position, erupting a glob of lava-like Flas that engulfed both Jimmy and the surrounding trees.
But before the Elental Flas could dissipate, the aggressive Wizard’s face showed a look as if he’d seen a ghost.
“How did soone with your vision make it this far?”
A massive figure enshrouded in Thunder bolted through the Flas like lightning.
The next instant, with a “snap,” the Wizard’s Magic Barrier shattered. A fist glowing with lightning sent the Wizard who might have beco a staff mber of the Military Departnt hurtling back to the palace clusters.
The surrounding Wizards, witnessing this scene, were so startled they ceased fighting and swiftly flew off into the distance.
Among Three Rings Wizards, there were levels of strength, and if the Three Rings Wizards were to be divided into three levels, then Wizards like Delis and Jimmy were at the third level of the Three Rings.
“It’s quiet now.” Jimmy turned his head and smiled.
Richard’s face twitched, he hadn’t noticed before, but after spending ti with Jimmy, he realized that this seemingly amiable old Wizard was actually very domineering in his actions.
“The Master must be referring to the matter of civilized warfare,” Richard replied.
In a flash, Jimmy was back by Richard’s side.
“So you’re certain about this?”
Richard replied with a hint of resignation, “Whether I’m certain or not, it’s not very useful. Once we’re in that Sky Garden, we’ll know everything.”
“No, no, no,” Jimmy shook his head repeatedly, “Richard, if things go as expected, the Military Departnt will absolutely not allow us to disclose the inside information of the Sky Garden to the outside world.
Thus, we must confirm the ssage now.
If this ssage is true, then we can make so early preparations, like investnts and such.”
Jimmy’s words puzzled Richard.
“The Great Wizard must have manufactured this sort of news before us, why not just follow the Dean’s arrangents?”
Jimmy shook his head with a smile, “Richard, the Great Wizards indeed knew about this news before us. But they carry burdens that are far heavier than ours.
The Great Wizards must consider the impact on the market when they adjust their developnt direction. So, the Great Wizards will be very slow in changing their course.
And for us, this is an opportunity.”
“Opportunity?” Richard was slightly taken aback, then suddenly a word popped into his mind.
Speculation!
If the war was real, then they could fully take advantage of the window period when the Great Wizards were adjusting their developnt direction to make a killing on the market.
“Cough cough, Master, that doesn’t sound too good,” Richard said with a twinge of guilt, “That’s profiting from national calamity.”
“What profiting from national calamity?” Jimmy’s face turned stern, and he spoke with righteous indignation, “What we’re doing is using our wisdom to earn a reasonable reward. We haven’t received any military ssages yet; all our decisions are deduced through reasoning. If we guess wrong and make a loss, no one is going to compensate us.”
What Jimmy said made so sense. If they guessed wrong, then the investnts they were making could end up losing everything.
“Alright then,” Richard sighed, “I’m ninety percent sure that we must have encountered another civilization.”
Hearing this, Jimmy beca serious, “Do you have any evidence?”
Richard pointed to Delis who was beside him.
“Master Delis’s assessnt of the Mayfly’s strength, you should know about that. The sudden change of rules by the Military Departnt, the rumors and hearsay that have been spread, are all part of the evidence.
But for , these are just auxiliary; the real evidence is that wizards are not the Children of Destiny.
There must be other races in the Star Realm stepping out of the cradle to see this truly vast world.”
Jimmy fell silent for a mont, then his gaze suddenly beca piercing.
“That’s evidence enough, these few days I will send the investnt plan back to the Academy, and I will inform you of your part as well.”
Richard looked conflicted. He felt this behavior wasn’t very good, as if they were undermining the Wizard World’s foundations.
Jimmy patted his back, his voice sowhat low, “Don’t think too much. If a civilization war really breaks out, the money we make is capital for survival.”
Even in Plane Wars, there are Great Wizards who have perished, their lives lost in Otherworlds.
If a civilization war happened, they, the Three Rings Wizards, wouldn’t be much different from the common soldiers.
…
Ten days went by in the blink of an eye.
In these ten days, because Richard had been following Jimmy, he hadn’t engaged in any combat.
In the end, Richard had 421 points, placing 72nd overall, granting him the opportunity to enter the Sky Garden.
As the competition-ending bell rang, Richard’s surroundings instantly turned into distorted blocks of color, and when the environnt returned to normal, he had arrived at the Sky Garden.
The Sky Garden, true to its na, was a very beautiful garden. In the center of the garden stood a pure white tower.
Richard looked around, and other Black Wizards who had qualified in points were also teleported here.
Guiding sprites appeared just in ti.
“Master Wizard, please co with .”
Following the sprite, everyone entered the pure white tower.
The first floor of the tower was structured similarly to the council. In the center of the circular seating tiers was a large round table.
The avatar of the Great Wizard Bronze Spear stood beside the round table, silently watching the wizards enter the tower.
As all the wizards entered the tower, the grand doors of the high tower were slowly closed by an invisible force.
The Great Wizard Bronze Spear began to speak, “Please take your seats.”
Everyone sat down, with different intents in their gazes landing on the Great Wizard Bronze Spear, as if trying to lt him with their stares.
The Great Wizard Bronze Spear, standing by the round table, did not sit. After all the wizards were seated, he began to speak slowly:
“Ladies and gentlen, I believe you have so speculation about the news I am about to announce.
I have seen outside of our world that many wizards have bravely made judgnts, prepared to take advantage of the situation for a gain.”
The words of the Great Wizard Bronze Spear made many wizards present slightly change their expressions.
Clever people weren’t limited to Richard alone.
“Don’t be nervous,” the Great Wizard Bronze Spear showed a slight smile, “This is your skill, the council will not forbid it, nor will we hinder it. Earning resources through your own wisdom is sothing the council has always advocated.
Compared to wizards who sit on a pile of resources without the drive for progress, your actions could almost be promoted as exemplary.
Now, I will unveil the mystery for you.”
The Great Wizard Bronze Spear paused deliberately, causing all the speculating wizards to hold their breath.
Many of them had bet all their fortunes on this—if they were wrong, not only would they lose everything, but they were sure to suffer a huge loss.
“The answer is—” the Great Wizard Bronze Spear continued to speak, “You guessed right. Wizards are not Chosen by Destiny, and indeed, other lifeforms have stepped out of the cradle in the Star Realm.
The na of this race, the council has tentatively designated as the Galaxy Mayfly.
If nothing unexpected occurs, our war with the Galaxy Mayfly civilization will begin before long.”
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